February 2025
1,000 Artists Release Silent Album to Protest UK Copyright Changes Favoring AI
A coalition of over 1,000 artists, including major figures like Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, and Hans Zimmer, have released a silent album titled "Is This What We Want?" to protest upcoming UK copyright reforms that could be
Chegg Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Unfair Competition
Educational technology company Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc.'s Google, alleging that the tech giant's AI-generated search summaries are undermining original content creators and diverting traffic away from educational platforms.
Enhance Your Safari Experience: Set ChatGPT as Default Search with New Extension
OpenAI has released an update to the ChatGPT app, introducing a Safari extension that allows users to set ChatGPT Search as the default search engine within the Safari browser.
Facing Tariff Threats, Apple Announces Major U.S. Investment Plan
Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, aiming to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and create approximately 20,000 jobs. This move comes in response to recent tariff threats from President Donald Trump's administration, which could significantly impact Apple's production costs.
Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7: First Hybrid Reasoning AI Model
Anthropic, an AI company founded by former OpenAI executives, has introduced Claude 3.7, the first 'hybrid reasoning' AI model designed to combine rapid responses with in-depth reasoning capabilities.
iOS 18.4 Beta Hints at Upcoming Google Gemini Support in Apple Intelligence
Apple is reportedly preparing to integrate Google's Gemini AI models into its Apple Intelligence platform, as indicated by references found in the iOS 18.4 beta code.
DeadToast Entertainment Unveils 'Shotgun Cop Man' with Unique Gun-Propelled Platforming
DeadToast Entertainment, the developer behind the acclaimed 'My Friend Pedro,' has announced its latest project, 'Shotgun Cop Man.' This upcoming precision platformer combines intense action with a unique movement mechanic, challenging players to navigate through hell to arrest Satan himself.
OpenAI Blocks Accounts Exploiting ChatGPT for Social Media Monitoring Code
OpenAI has banned several accounts originating from China that were misusing its ChatGPT technology to develop an AI-powered social media surveillance tool.
Australia Penalizes Telegram for Failing to Timely Address Child Exploitation and Extremist Content Queries
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has imposed a fine of nearly A$1 million on Telegram for a significant delay in responding to inquiries about its measures to combat child exploitation and extremist content on its platform. The initial request, sent in March 2024, required a response by May 6, 2024; however, Telegram did not provide the necessary information until October 13, 2024, resulting in a 160-day delay.
UK Users Lose Access to Apple's End-to-End iCloud Encryption Following Government Order
Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, effective February 21, 2025.